{"id":950335,"date":"2026-11-02T22:16:13","date_gmt":"2026-11-02T22:16:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/950335\/"},"modified":"2026-11-02T22:16:13","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T22:16:13","slug":"josh-addo-carrs-immediate-playing-future-in-parramattas-hands-after-b-sample-returns-negative","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/950335\/","title":{"rendered":"Josh Addo-Carr’s immediate playing future in Parramatta’s hands after B-sample returns negative"},"content":{"rendered":"

Josh Addo-Carr’s immediate playing future is in the hands of the Parramatta hierarchy after police advised the winger his second result from a roadside drugs test had come back negative.<\/p>\n

Addo-Carr met Eels officials at a board meeting on Monday afternoon to respond to a breach notice after it was widely presumed the former Test and State of Origin star would be sacked.<\/p>\n

The Eels released a statement afterwards.<\/p>\n

Eels star Addo-Carr allegedly returns positive test for cocaine<\/a><\/p>\n

NRL player Josh Addo-Carr is being investigated by police after allegedly returning a positive test for cocaine.<\/p>\n

“Josh and his legal team were given the opportunity to respond to the notice,” the Eels said.<\/p>\n

“The club will consider their submission and make a decision in due course.”<\/p>\n

The 31-year-old allegedly tested positive to cocaine at a random roadside test in September.<\/p>\n

But police have confirmed to AAP that no further action will be taken, leaving Addo-Carr to potentially earn a stay of execution.<\/p>\n

“About 11.10pm on Friday [11 September 2026], officers attached to Inner West Police Area Command were patrolling Enmore Road, Newtown, when they stopped the driver of a vehicle for random testing,” a NSW Police spokeswoman said on Monday:<\/p>\n

“The driver \u2014 a 31-year-old man \u2014 was subjected to a roadside breath test, which returned a negative result.<\/p>\n

“The driver underwent a preliminary drug wipe, which allegedly returned a positive indication for cocaine. An oral fluid sample was obtained and sent away for forensic testing. Following the testing the result has returned a negative result. No further police action is expected.”<\/p>\n

\"Josh<\/p>\n

Addo-Carr has scored 27 tries in two seasons with the Parramatta Eels. (Getty Images: Mark Metcalfe)<\/p>\n

Addo-Carr was sacked by Canterbury almost two years ago to the day for testing positive to cocaine.<\/p>\n

He declined to talk to media after leaving the club’s headquarters at Belmore about 6pm.<\/p>\n

But his lawyer, Elias Tabchouri, thanked the club for being “generous with their time”.<\/p>\n

“The club were able to allow us to express our thoughts in relation to this situation,” Tabchouri said.<\/p>\n

“We remain positive in relation to the negative finding for the B test, and we remain committed to the club.”<\/p>\n

Pressed on whether Addo-Carr would remain with the Eels in 2027, after bagging 27 tries in his first two seasons in blue and gold, Tabchouri said: “That’s a matter for the club right now. We’re waiting for the outcome”.<\/p>\n

“Josh has always maintained \u2014 and still maintains \u2014 a commitment to the Parramatta club.”<\/p>\n

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